Dubai essentials
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Airports
- Dubai International (DXB), with Al Maktoum (DWC) for some flights
- Cheapest time to fly
- June to August is usually cheapest (it's very hot); November to March is peak season.
- From the airport
- The Dubai Metro Red Line stops at Terminals 1 and 3 and is far cheaper than a taxi.
- Time difference
- 8 hours ahead of Toronto (can shift by an hour when clocks change)
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians get a free visa on arrival in the UAE for tourist visits.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Cheapest flights to Dubai from Canada
Nonstop flights
- From Toronto: Air Canada and Emirates
- From Montreal: Emirates
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Dubai: common questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Dubai from Canada?
June to August is usually cheapest (it's very hot); November to March is peak season.
Which airport do you fly into for Dubai?
Dubai International (DXB), with Al Maktoum (DWC) for some flights. The Dubai Metro Red Line stops at Terminals 1 and 3 and is far cheaper than a taxi.
Do Canadians need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Canadians get a free visa on arrival in the UAE for tourist visits.
Which Canadian cities fly to Dubai?
Viorvo tracks fares to Dubai from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver. Each route page shows the lowest recent fares and the cheapest month.